Marco Pantani, a flamboyant and popular cyclist, achieved a historic feat in 1998 by winning both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. He was a hero to millions, saving cycling from doping scandals. Despite his success, Pantani struggled with addiction, dying at 34 from acute cocaine poisoning.
Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist
Marco Pantani's cycling career peaked with his 1998 Tour de France and Giro d'Italia victories, but his life took a devastating turn as he struggled with addiction, ultimately succumbing to a cocaine overdose at the age of 34.
